Look, let's be honest - we've just endured the biggest telco outage in Australia's history, so there is a lot of talk of that. How it played out, what happened, how Optus handled it, how we go forward and what you can do. Plus that epic Beatles track and the new MacBook Pro testing!
This week's Talkback Technology podcast helps you with your questions about headphones, iTunes, Scams and Foxtel Saving people money when they're spending big bucks on Foxtel, and annoyed at why Facebook is doing nothing to stop you getting scammed. If you've got a question head to EFTM.com
Australians are more worried than ever they’ll be scammed this Christmas, NBN has upgraded its fixed wireless network, Apple releases new MacBook Pros and an iMac powered by its new M3 chips, we take a look at the incredible DJI Inspire 3 professional filmmaker drone, the chargers that will meet your tech travel needs., we’ve got a special giveaway for your chance to win a 4K copy of Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Outbreak is a 1995 American movie with a stunningly strong cast. None less than Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman and Donald Sutherland, along with Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Spacey and Patrick Dempsey. Seen through fresh post-pandemic eyes this is an interesting one for Trev to see for the first time, while Stephen saw this well before any sense of reality. A virus from Africa makes its way to the USA and the story is how to stop it. Find it on Fetch up on your Hisense TV
Of course
Wrapping up a 30 minute Apple event and it probably takes Stephen and Trevor longer than that to do. New Apple Silicon, new MacBook Pro's and a new iMac - all shot on iPhone Trev has strong views about the potential of Foxtel's Hubbl - whats so good about it, isn't it the same as everything else on the market? Telstra is offering it's network to anyone in disaster areas, and Trev looks at Square's transition to being iPhone only if you need it!
This week on the show, I've got your calls on Phone plans, TVs, email and more. Anyone can ask a question on this talkback technology podcast, just head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV. Plus, we're joined by Tony Brown from LG Australia who shares some advice on getting a great deal this Black Friday.
Foxtel launches new Hubbl platform that combines TV and streaming services, Samsung goes back to the future with the limited-edition Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, Double Tap has now been enabled on the latest Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra, we take a look at the new Arlo Video Doorbell, Aspera Mobile has released a rugged yet affordable smartphone, we check out Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
He knew what he wanted to be, and he was on track to achieve it, but Ritchie Valens life was cut short tragically in a plane crash. This is a life story told with all the ups and downs of life, family, school and work. Stephen Fenech unpacks the story behind the story while Trevor Long takes a fresh set of eyes to it. Turn on your Hisense TV and find La Bamba on Fetch
You know, as we do
The mega billion dollar Cyber Shield, what is it, what does it really mean, who benefits and all the thoughts and details. Apple brings the Halloween scare - with a Scary Fast event next week and it's timed well for Australia plus the update to Apple Watch available now. Vodafone has a cracking roaming deal, and its about to get better - in-flight roaming! And the NBN price changes - what does it all mean???
This week, a little bit more on the EV tax and how the High Court decision needs to impact how we do things going forward, plus Boost Mobile's Peter Adderton has views on 5G and more. Callers talk about their old gadgets and how they love to keep them as a great memory, and if they are of any "Value" 5G issues and how Peter Adderton might be right. Buying advice on Home security cameras, and - issues with Kayo on Smart TV and which iPhone to buy the wife!
Your NBN plan is getting cheaper – we’ll tell you why, Oppo has launched a new foldable smartphone to take on Samsung, Australia has joined the World Phone Amnesty so smartphones have less of an impact on the environment, we take a look at the Navman MiVue ALTA dashcam that blends in your car – we also have a special discount offer for you, Netgear has unveiled its first WIFI 7 router – we’ll explain how it works, there’s a new more affordable Apple Pencil and we’ll answer all your questions in ...
The start of the MARVEL Movie Universe, but of course, Trevor Long has never seen it. So, Stephen Fenech walks us through what kicked of an epic movie franchise. Interesting facts, stats and information along the way, plus a fresh set of eyes on the whole darn thing. So - are you a MARVEL fan? Or are you also new to it all! Fire up the Hisense TV and find it on Fetch
Dejavu some might say:)
Trevor and Stephen are back for this week's Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast. This week discussing the High Court ruling that the EV Road User Tax is illegal in Victoria. The new BYD Seal pricing is sharp, Threads throws shots across the bow to Twitter who implement a $1 new user yearly subscription. The all-new Apple Pencil, NSW Govt Password checker and Netgear readies for WiFi 7!
On this week’s show: An Australian world first with the introduction of an AI-powered tutor for students, working from anywhere just got a lot easier with the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk, Aldi is offering another affordable 4K TV in its Special Buys, we take a look at the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, we also take a listen to the Denon earphones that can adapt to how you hear audio, Belkin’s new Thunderbolt 4 range for the ultimate connectivity and we’ll answer all your questions in ...
What if someone raised Catholic watched a movie that told stories of the church, faith, and the Holy Grail, while someone with no real religious upbringing did the same? How would they view that film? That's what you get with the Da Vinci Code, Trev's never seen it, and has no real knowledge of all the Church related story lines, while Stephen went to Catholic School all his school life. It's a Tom Hanks masterpiece, based on the Dan Brown novel and Directed by Ron Howard. Fire up the Fetch, sit...
Our views and then some
Trev got kicked off TikTok, account deleted. What did he do? We unpack this, along with the evolving social media landscape this week on Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. Hybrid working is the big thing with so many devices catering to that now, Stephen looks at some. Trev's kicked out Edward and welcomed Garry the Goat - so how does he stack up. The new Espresso display and Samsung's strange 2024 plans.
We get a lot of calls looking for TV buying advice, rare that we get to recommend the best in class. That's this week on the EFTM Podcast. Talkback Technology, taking your calls - if you've got a tech question, head to EFTM.com Also this week, switching Telcos, Robot Vacuums and Internet Security costs
We’ve just returned from Palo Alto where we attended the HP Imagine Event where new PCs and services were unveiled, Australians lost more the $3bn to scammers with younger people more likely to fall victim, we take a look at the ECOVACS GOAT G1 robot mower, MG has unveiled its latest EV that offers performance at a competitive price, Google has unveiled its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How's this for a lineup - Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels - cracking cast and where they were in their careers at the time of this movie is staggering. That's what we'll learn from Stephen Fenech who's running through it for Trevor Long who's watching for the first time. Keep it under 50 and get it going on your Fetch on the Hisense TV.
Google has announced two new Pixel phones, a new Pixel Watch and updates to Pixel buds - Trev and Stephen look at what's new and interesting about them. Samsung meanwhile not to let Google get all the limelight have their new S23 FE phone out, plus, a surprise product to take on Apple. Arlo's latest cameras hit the spot while iPhones are getting hot, and we recap AI after Meta made the news just after last week's show.
Apple has confirmed an overheating issue with the iPhone 15 Pro and what they are going to do about it, Meta has released the Quest 3 mixed reality headset, Norton has launched an all-in-one security solution for small businesses, we take a listen to the new JBL Live Free 2 noise cancelling earphones, DJI has released the Mini Pro 4 drone, the new ASUS smartphone that is bucking the large screen trend and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Lian Neeson's role in Taken is iconic, as are some of the lines he delivers. Trev's never seen it, so walk through Taken with Stephen Fenech as we learn about the movie's origins, what Liam thought would come of it and unpack its plot. And - there's an Aussie star in it too. Fire up the Fetch and get it on the Hisense TV.
Just the usual
Stephen's back from Microsoft's Surface announcement - new Laptops, but CoPiliot is their AI assistant and it's built in. But this has raised the question - is Apple lagging behind on AI - will they announce AI this coming year? Choice has some "choice words" for Google and Facebook and the fact they let scam ads continue to be displayed and sucker in Aussies. Vodafone's device care program and how it's perfect for clumsy pants people, and finally, Binge goes 4K - is this a strange move for Foxt...
This week Trev takes your calls on all sorts of tech questions. Which Phone to upgrade to - getting better internet, and should you buy Microsoft's AI enabled Laptop? Plus, we talk Digital ID - the way of proving who you are without handing over all your ID documents.
We’ve returned from New York where we attended Microsoft's launch of Copilot – the new generative AI for Windows, Microsoft also launched new Surface laptops, Norton has launched its own secure and private browser, we take a look at the new range of Stihl’s battery-powered products for the yard and the garden, Dyson has released a new Solarcycle Morph light, Amazon has released new Echo products and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
